Sabotage Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 20th century: from French, from saboter ‘kick with sabots, wilfully destroy’ (see sabot)

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage

Short Definition:

deliberately damage, or obstruct something

Examples:

• power lines from South Africa were sabotaged by rebel forces

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the action of sabotaging something

Short Definition:

action of sabotaging something

Examples:

• a coordinated campaign of sabotage